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NEW:2nd deadly hit-and-run in Manatee in 2 days

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Published: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 7:22 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 8:54 a.m.

UPDATE...
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on U.S. Hwy. 41 in northern Manatee County, just a day after a similar deadly hit-and-run in the county on Monday, authorities say.
The name of the latest victim has not been released yet.
A pedestrian was killed early Monday in a hit-and-run on 51st Avenue East, southeast of downtown Bradenton.
The latest deadly accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. along U.S. Hwy. 41 north of the junction with Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was walking southbound along the roadway, on the east shoulder of the road, near the 85th Street East intersection.
A vehicle driving northbound on the highway hit the pedestrian, knocking him into the roadway, then fled the scene, troopers said. A second vehicle then also hit the man, unaware he had been knocked into the road.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers continue to search for the driver of the first vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact FHP Trooper Gary Smith at 239-938-1800.
EARLIER...
At least one person has been killed in an early-morning vehicle crash in northern Manatee County.
The name of the victim -- or victims -- has not been released yet.
The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. along U.S. Hwy. 41 north of the junction with Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No other details are as yet available.
The roads have been cleared to normal traffic, troopers reported.
EDITOR'S NOTE: Check back for details on this developing story.

<i>UPDATE...</i>
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on U.S. Hwy. 41 in northern Manatee County, just a day after a similar deadly hit-and-run in the county on Monday, authorities say.
The name of the latest victim has not been released yet.
A pedestrian was killed early Monday in a hit-and-run on 51st Avenue East, southeast of downtown Bradenton.
The latest deadly accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. along U.S. Hwy. 41 north of the junction with Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was walking southbound along the roadway, on the east shoulder of the road, near the 85th Street East intersection.
A vehicle driving northbound on the highway hit the pedestrian, knocking him into the roadway, then fled the scene, troopers said. A second vehicle then also hit the man, unaware he had been knocked into the road.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Troopers continue to search for the driver of the first vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact FHP Trooper Gary Smith at 239-938-1800.
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<i>EARLIER...</i>
At least one person has been killed in an early-morning vehicle crash in northern Manatee County.
The name of the victim -- or victims -- has not been released yet.
The accident occurred around 3:30 a.m. along U.S. Hwy. 41 north of the junction with Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No other details are as yet available.
The roads have been cleared to normal traffic, troopers reported.
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<i>EDITOR'S NOTE: Check back for details on this developing story.</i>